The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was launched in 1956 to provide young people aged 14-25 a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities. The programme is designed to support the candidate's personal and social developmentregardless of gender, background or ability. Participants choose their own activities, so every Award reflects a young person’s own interests, circumstances and environment.
In a typical year, more than 800 Sea Cadets start Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards. Though they require commitment, activities are designed to be undertaken in a cadet’s spare time, leaving plenty of room for school and social life. In many cases cadets can accumulate credits towards an award just by attending and taking part in their Unit’s scheduled activities. It takes at least six months to achieve a Bronze, at least 12 months for Silver and 18 months for Gold.
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Friendship, adventure and serious fun: the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award perfectly fits the ethos and the aims of the Sea Cadets.